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Applies to the following strengths: 0.25 mg; 0.5 mg; 0.75 mg; 1.5 mg; 4 mg; 6 mg; 0.5 mg/5 mL; 4 mg/mL; 8 mg/mL; 24 mg/mL; 10 mg/mL; 1 mg/mL; 1 mg; 2 mg; 16 mg/mL; sodium phosphate; acetate; 0.1 mg/inh; 10 mg/mL preservative-freeInitial dose: 10 mg IV once, followed by 4 mg IM every 6 hours until maximal response is noted40 mg oral/IV on days 1, 8, 15, 22, and repeated every 4 weeksAcute exacerbation: 30 mg orally once a day for 1 week followed by 4 to 8 mg orally every other day for 1 monthDosing should be individualized on the basis of disease and patient responseDosing should be individualized on the basis of disease and patient responseDosing should be individualized on the basis of disease and patient responseDosing should be individualized on the basis of disease and patient response0.6 mg/kg/day oral/IV for 4 days every 4 weeks for 6 cyclesElderly: The more serious consequences of common side effects should be carefully considered when initiating therapy.Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.The easiest way to lookup drug information, identify pills, check interactions and set up your own personal medication records. trailer
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On the basis of the preliminary report from the RECOVERY trial, the COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines Panel (the Panel) recommends using dexamethasone 6 mg per day for up to 10 days or until hospital discharge, whichever comes first, for the treatment of COVID-19 in hospitalized patients who are mechanically ventilated (AI) and in hospitalized patients who require … 0000212591 00000 n
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